A commercial motorbike rider, commonly known as an Okada rider, has been arrested in Accra’s Ablekuma Central Constituency after he was found in possession of GHS 89 million, suspected to have been stolen from a local businessman. The arrest took place on Sunday during a routine police patrol near Kaneshie Market.
Authorities had been investigating the disappearance of a significant sum from the businessman’s company safe, raising suspicions of an inside job. Chief Inspector Kwame Mensah confirmed that officers had been on high alert since the complaint was lodged earlier in the week. While on patrol, they noticed the suspect carrying two large bags strapped to his motorbike. Upon inspection, officers discovered stacks of Ghana cedi notes, which, when counted, amounted to GHS 89 million.
The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Kofi Mensah, initially denied knowing the contents of the bags, claiming he was merely making a delivery to someone in Kasoa. However, the case took an unexpected turn when his wife, Adjoa Naa, arrived at the police station, insisting that the money belonged to them. She explained that her husband had been saving for years and chose to store the funds privately rather than in a bank.
Her statement only deepened the mystery surrounding the case, as investigators sought to verify the origin of the money. Authorities are working to establish whether the cash was indeed linked to the businessman’s missing funds or if the couple had another source of income.
Meanwhile, the businessman has been contacted to assist with the investigation, and police have assured the public that anyone found guilty will be held accountable. Mensah remains in custody at the Accra Central Police Station as the inquiry continues.
Source: GH Page